Shilbottle Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Shilbottle Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shilbottle Primary School was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Shilbottle Primary School among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Shilbottle Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shilbottle Primary School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shilbottle Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 February 2024 |
| Gateway Church Northumberland Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Shilbottle Children & Young Peoples Project (SCYPP) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Shilbottle Community Hall Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Londis Shilbottle Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Haven Community Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Shilbottle Primary School
What is Shilbottle Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Shilbottle Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Shilbottle Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shilbottle Primary School last inspected?
Shilbottle Primary School was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shilbottle Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shilbottle Primary School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Shilbottle Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shilbottle Primary School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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